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We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

11 reviews

blankeechats's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

It is an amazing book about love, friendship, coming of age, and grief. I read this book in one sitting, and gladfully so. As I was reading, I felt as though this book was moving so fast yet so slow simultaneously (not bad). I would have loved loved loved, if this book was more than 236 pages, although, I've been saying that very often about books lately. The book could have been extended past where it ended, I would have loved to see Marin's

choice for moving in with Mabel's family,

more on Marin's love life, college life, and work at

the pottery shop

Having said all of that, this was the most touching and tear pulling book I have read in a long time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Death

Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Child abuse

kefowler's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide, Alcoholism, and Cancer

alisonfaith426's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Abandonment

Moderate: Blood, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism

pariahz's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Minor: Death of parent, Cancer, and Alcoholism

eligru's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Wow, this made me cry so hard. I loved the second half.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Minor: Blood, Cancer, and Chronic illness

nervousyoungman's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts

katselvocki's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was lovely and heartbreaking and hopeful and beautifully written and everything that I’d hoped it would be.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Death

Moderate: Alcoholism

readandfindout's review

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 3.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Terminal illness

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Suicide, and Death of parent

rotatinglibrary's review

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Alcoholism

Minor: Suicide

snowhitereads's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 

I just read We Are Okay by Nina LaCour and I have feels…. ALL OF THEM.

This a story about grief and loss but also about healing. A story that portrays all forms that love can take in a really beautiful way.

As someone who has dealt with grief and loss, Marin’s grieving process, thoughts and behaviours come across as extremely genuine.

I wish I had read it at that time because I never read about someone having reactions to it as similar as mine. 

It was like looking in the mirror to be honest.

Another thing I really appreciated was the relationship between Marin and Mabel. How it seems so natural and realistic. I really like how the relationship is put forth, and there is no need for a "coming out” moment. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, and Cancer